Blood and Magic (Fantasy)

The village of Mistgrove Hollow, nestled within the ancient city of Edinburgh and concelaed with protective enchantments was once a safe haven for witchcraft. In the late 19th century, the village now faces a supernatural threat. Two estranged childhood friends, Freyja Stormbringer and Belladonna Moonstone, are entagled in the threat posed by the infamous The Crimson Coven. Freyja discovers newfound powers and Belladonna must seek a cure before an affliction consumes her. The two women must go on a journey of self-discovery, face their past, forging new friendships​/​relationships, and be prepared for the inevitable confrontation with The Crimson Coven. Their lives are entwined and forever changed. Will they find it in themselves to overcome their traumas and protect their beloved village? The first 10 chapters of the story is included with around 25,000 words. All photos taken from Pinterest.

Details

  • Age Group:Adult (18+)
  • Manuscript TypePartial Manuscript
  • Draft Number:Final Draft
  • Word Count (Rounded Up):Up to 50,000
  • Spice LevelNo Spice

Story Type:

  • Novel

Primary Genre:

  • Fantasy

Themes & Tropes

  • Alternate History
  • Dark
  • High Stakes
  • LGBTQA+
  • Mythology
  • Mystery
  • Witches | Vampires | Werwolves
  • 18+

Requirements & Requests

1. What did you think about the world-building? Are there scenes that feel like an info-dump? 2. Were there any inconsistencies or plot holes? 3. What do you think about the character voices and development? Are they distinct? Do the dialogues feel natural? Please point any that feels unnatural. 4. Please flag any repetitive phrasing or sentences within a chapter that takes away from the reading experience. 5. What do you think about the pacing of the novel? Are there some parts that feel too fast or too slow? 6. Do scene transitions feel smooth or forced? Please point out where they felt forced. 7. Likes- What did you like the most? Who's your favourite character? 8. Dislikes- What fell flat, boring or generally disinteresting? Who was your least favourite character? 9. Was there anything confusing or off but you couldn't point out why? 10. Would you want to continue reading the story?

Comparable Stories:

The Vampire Diaries​/​ The Originals (only the witchy parts), Once Upon A Time, Charmed.

Trigger Warnings:

Graphic Violence, Murder, PTSD​/​ Panic attack, Mentions of blood

Manuscript Format

  • PDF
  • eBook
  • Online Link

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